Deer Creek Station
Hwy 30, White, SD 57276Plant Summary Information
Deer Creek Station is ranked #4 out of 49 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Deer Creek Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 260.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Deer Creek Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Brookings County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #689 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #424 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 49 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 11 South Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Deer Creek Station
Deer Creek Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Deer Creek Station (56610) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 30, White, SD 57276 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.39624, -96.53332 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN BORDER P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 01 Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CCU1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEDEERCRKUNCT1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.DCS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 154 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 150 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 02 Details Operating August 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCU1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUEDEERCRKUNCT1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.DCS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 145 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 150 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Deer Creek Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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